For many high school athletes, finding the right college to compete at involves several different factors. The decision for Ankeny Centennial senior Payton Drefke was even tougher. The golf and softball standout had to pick a sport, too. In the end, Drefke elected to focus on just one of the two. She will play golf at Augustana University (S.D.). "I … [Read more...] about ‘It was a good fit in many ways’: Drefke picks golf over softball, commits to Augie
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No. 1 Centennial girls sweep Dragons, clinch outright CIML Conference crown
Clinching a share of the CIML Conference title wasn't enough for the Ankeny Centennial softball team. After winning the first game of a doubleheader on Monday at 10th-ranked Johnston, the No. 1 Jaguars completed a sweep with a 5-2 victory that also secured the outright league crown. "We're planning on clinching that title," eighth grade pitcher Lauren … [Read more...] about No. 1 Centennial girls sweep Dragons, clinch outright CIML Conference crown
‘I’m thankful I made it to state’: Drefke earns repeat 15th-place finish in Class 4A
Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke carded an 81 on Friday and placed 15th overall in the girls' Class 4A state golf meet at Otter Creek. The junior posted a two-day total of 18-over-par 160. "I felt like I made a lot of good shots today, but I had a few that cost me like the two drives that went out of bounds," said Drefke. "Some of the pin placements … [Read more...] about ‘I’m thankful I made it to state’: Drefke earns repeat 15th-place finish in Class 4A
Centennial’s Drefke shoots 79, sits in 16th place heading into Friday’s final round
Ankeny Centennial's Payton Drefke has put herself into decent position to earn a top-10 finish in the girls' Class 4A state golf meet at Otter Creek. The junior shot an 8-over-par 79 in the opening round on Thursday. She sits in 16th place in a field of 69 players heading into Friday's final round. Drefke is three strokes behind Natalie Henson of … [Read more...] about Centennial’s Drefke shoots 79, sits in 16th place heading into Friday’s final round
Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Payton Drefke, Centennial girls’ golf/softball
Ankeny Centennial junior Payton Drefke qualified for the girls' Class 4A state golf meet as an individual by placing third in a regional meet on Wednesday at Veenker Golf Course in Ames. She shot an 8-over-par 81 to lead the Jaguars to a fourth-place finish in the 10-team field. The state meet will be held on Thursday and Friday at Otter Creek Golf Course … [Read more...] about Ankeny Fanatic Prep of the Week: Payton Drefke, Centennial girls’ golf/softball